☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Sućuraj (Hvar)
Česminica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Česminica, Sućuraj
Beach Česminica is located in Sućuraj (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Česminica · Sućuraj
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165° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 165°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 13:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25.1 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (165° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Živogošće (6.7 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Česminica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Sućuraj (Central Dalmatia). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 165°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 13:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25.1 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Česminica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Česminica (Sućuraj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Česminica beach in Sućuraj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2153), the bathing water quality at Česminica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 13:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 25.1 °C.
Which winds is Česminica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Česminica faces the open sea at a bearing of 165° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Česminica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Česminica consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Česminica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Wheelchair / ramp access, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Česminica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Česminica is located in Sućuraj (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.12541° N, 17.18227° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ak. Dole (5.0 km), D. Vala - Kod trajekta (6.2 km), Živogošće (6.7 km).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Česminica. Distances are straight-line measurements.